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Become a Member
Ready to answer the call to service? Start by learning more about the True North AmeriCorps Program.
Each member will participate in at least one of the following activities:
Group and Community-Based Mentoring - Members serving with community-based mentoring programs support mentoring matches and children waiting for mentors. Members support mentors, children, and families and conduct activities for both matches and children waiting for mentors.
Academic Mentoring/Tutoring - Members serve as academic mentors/tutors and as program coordinators alongside staff and community volunteers of academic mentoring/tutoring programs.
Out of School Youth Programs - Members assist with the coordination and implementation of activities and programming with youth agencies, schools and community organizations.
All Members:
Volunteer Mobilization - Members will develop and support existing volunteer management systems at their host site and in the community. Community members of all ages will be mobilized as tutors, mentors, and volunteers within ongoing and one-time service projects, with a special focus on youth.
Civic Engagement - All members are to be actively involved in their community and participate in a minimum of five civic engagement opportunities throughout their year of service. Members will receive training on civic engagement and opportunities to complete this requirement will be communicated to members throughout the year.
For an example of what True North AmeriCorps Members work on during their year of service, view a Sample Position Description. Specific job descriptions are available for those that have completed the application process.
• Education award upon successful completion of program
• Modest living allowance on the 15th and last day of each month of service
• Student loan forbearance (on qualifying student loans)
• Basic health insurance (for Full Time Members only)
• Childcare assistance (for Full Time Members only)
• Duluth Area Family YMCA membership
• Leadership skills
• Skills in volunteer management
For a breakdown of specific amounts received for each position size, please review the 2011-12 Member Benefits.
We are no longer accepting applications for the 2011-2012 service year.
If you would like to receive information positions that reopen in the coming year, or for information on 2012-2013 service year positions which begin on September 1st, 2012, please complete the following form.
What Do True North AmeriCorps Members Do?
Each member will participate in at least one of the following activities:
Group and Community-Based Mentoring - Members serving with community-based mentoring programs support mentoring matches and children waiting for mentors. Members support mentors, children, and families and conduct activities for both matches and children waiting for mentors.
Academic Mentoring/Tutoring - Members serve as academic mentors/tutors and as program coordinators alongside staff and community volunteers of academic mentoring/tutoring programs.
Out of School Youth Programs - Members assist with the coordination and implementation of activities and programming with youth agencies, schools and community organizations.
All Members:
Volunteer Mobilization - Members will develop and support existing volunteer management systems at their host site and in the community. Community members of all ages will be mobilized as tutors, mentors, and volunteers within ongoing and one-time service projects, with a special focus on youth.
Civic Engagement - All members are to be actively involved in their community and participate in a minimum of five civic engagement opportunities throughout their year of service. Members will receive training on civic engagement and opportunities to complete this requirement will be communicated to members throughout the year.
For an example of what True North AmeriCorps Members work on during their year of service, view a Sample Position Description. Specific job descriptions are available for those that have completed the application process.
What Are the Benefits of Serving as a True North AmeriCorps Member?
• Education award upon successful completion of program
• Modest living allowance on the 15th and last day of each month of service
• Student loan forbearance (on qualifying student loans)
• Basic health insurance (for Full Time Members only)
• Childcare assistance (for Full Time Members only)
• Duluth Area Family YMCA membership
• Leadership skills
• Skills in volunteer management
For a breakdown of specific amounts received for each position size, please review the 2011-12 Member Benefits.
How Can I Apply to Serve as a True North AmeriCorps Member?
We are no longer accepting applications for the 2011-2012 service year.
If you would like to receive information positions that reopen in the coming year, or for information on 2012-2013 service year positions which begin on September 1st, 2012, please complete the following form.
